Devolution in the United Kingdom (Politics Study Guides) - Hardcover

Deacon, Russell

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0748646523 ISBN 13: 9780748646524

Publisher: Edinburgh University Press, 2012

Synopsis

The only up-to-date introduction to the politics of devolution in the UKNew for this edition:
- Revised and updated throughout
- New case studies and tables
- New sections on topics including English regionalism, the London Mayor, the Calman Commission, Labour and the Welsh Assembly, and Ian Paisley.
The political landscape of the UK was altered dramatically with the devolution of power to London, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. This introduction to the major changes caused by devolution looks at both the historical background and contemporary political events. It assesses the operation, strengths and weaknesses of the devolved state, and uses relevant case studies to illustrate the more complex ideas.

About this title

About the Author

Russell Deacon is Visiting Professor in Governance and Political History at the University of South Wales, Honorary Research Fellow at Swansea University and lecturers A-level Government and Politics at Coleg Gwent. He has worked at the National Assembly for Wales, the civil service and is currently also the administrative director of the think tank Gorwel. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Association. He has served on the board of a number of organisations including the British Liberal Political Studies Group, Liberal History Society, History Research Wales and the Board of Welsh Political Archives at the National Library of Wales. Deacon is the author of a number of books and other texts on British and Welsh government and politics.

From the Back Cover

AUTHOR APPROVEDPolitics Study GuidesSeries Editor: Duncan WattsThis is a series of well-written, accessible introductions to key areas of Politics courses taught at both A-level/Highers and undergraduate level.Each book is structured in the same way, with all chapters including the following:• A short boxed paragraph of introduction, setting out the broad area to be explored• A brief conclusion summarising what you should have learnt• A glossary of key terms• Sample examination questions• Helpful websites• Suggestions for further readingThe emphasis is on responding to student needs by producing up-to-date material written in a user-friendly style.Devolution in the United KingdomSecond EditionRussell DeaconYour one-stop guide to the politics of devolution in the United KingdomThe political landscape of the UK was changed dramatically with the devolution of power to London, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. This introduction to the major changes caused by devolution looks at both the historical background and contemporary political events. It assesses the operation, strengths and weaknesses of the devolved state, using highly relevant case studies to illustrate more complex ideas. Its balanced approach takes in the views of federalists, unionists and nationalists.Key features of the second edition:* Revised and updated throughout* New case studies and tables* New sections on topics include updates on English regionalism; the London Mayor; the Calman Commission; the Scottish independence referendum; devolution and the Con-Lib Westminster coalition government; and the evolution of the Northern Ireland Assembly under the DUP/Sinn Fein leadership* The only up-to-date, comprehensive introduction to the politics of devolution covering all parts of the UK and Northern IrelandRussell Deacon is a part-time tutor at the University of Wales Trinity St David. He is the author of /Devolution in Britain Today/ (2006), /The Governance of Wales/ (2002) and /The History of the Liberal Party in Wales/ (2012).

Edition details

• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0748646523
• ISBN 13: 9780748646524
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 280